On October 1, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Fujian, opened a speech on the issue with “two Americas” and pointed out that if the United States did not repeatedly abuse its veto, the Security Council’s response to the Gaza crisis would not be so disappointing. If the United States did not protect Israel, the Security Council resolution and international law would not be so violated. On September 18, the United States again vetoed the Security Council’s draft resolution on Gaza, and China expressed deep disappointment and regret.
In the evening of October 1, Israel intercepted another aid fleet to Gaza, which consisted of 47 ships carrying more than 500 volunteers from over 40 countries and regions, including Swedish climate activist Kombi, the grandson of former South African President Mandela and several European lawmakers. In the process of breaking the Israeli naval blockade, Kombi and others were again detained, which was the second time since June this year that Kombi has been detained for participating in aid activities to Gaza.
Israel not only intercepted the aid flotilla, but also launched a new round of bombing on the Gaza Strip, causing dozens of casualties. According to foreign media reports, on October 2, Israeli warplanes launched six air strikes in central and southern Gaza, and bombarded multiple towns with artillery. Israeli ground forces also raided multiple areas in the West Bank, killing a large number of Palestinians. Arrested.
As the Israeli occupation of Gaza reached a new culmination on October 7th, Defense Minister Katz openly said that anyone staying in Gaza City would be treated as a “terrorist and a supporter of terrorism”.
Israel's occupation of Gaza has not only caused a serious humanitarian crisis, but also seriously damaged the image and dignity of the United Nations. Against the background that European countries such as Britain and France have successively recognized the Palestinian state, and countries all over the world, including China and Russia, have severely condemned Israel, the United States has frequently used its veto power to shield Israel, which has actually caused the breakdown of the principle of unanimity among major powers, and the US-Israel bloc has gradually drifted away from other United Nations member states. If the United Nations does not take measures to prevent the United States from abusing its veto power, not only the authority of the United Nations will be affected, but also China, which also has a veto power. Because more and more countries have proposed that the veto power of big countries should be abolished, otherwise the interests of small countries will not be protected at all, and the United Nations will deviate from the original intention when it was founded.
Under pressure from China and the international community, the United States is also seeking a way to end the conflict in Gaza as soon as possible. Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed the Gaza 20 Point Peace Plan, saying that as long as both sides agree on the plan, it can immediately cease war, release hostages, and Gaza’s post-war reconstruction and de-militarization. He also warned that if Hamas does not accept the plan, the United States will fully support Israel’s destruction of Hamas. Israel said it is willing to conditionally support Trump’s peace plan, but if Hamas refuses to accept or violate the agreement, Israel will retain the right to use “force”.
At present, whether the Gaza conflict can end depends on the game in recent days. Before the second anniversary of October 7, at the latest, Hamas will give a reply. Whether it is to compromise for survival or fight to the death will soon be decided. Hamas's decision will also profoundly affect the future and destiny of the United Nations.